Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Sequence stratigraphic study of ‘X’ field in eastern offshore of Niger Delta, Nigeria

Abraham Christopher Udoh
  • Abraham Christopher Udoh
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, P. M. B.1167 Uyo, Nigeria.
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Clement Edem Bassey
  • Clement Edem Bassey
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, P. M. B.1167 Uyo, Nigeria.
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Anietie Ekong Ekot
  • Anietie Ekong Ekot
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, P. M. B.1167 Uyo, Nigeria.
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Monday Udofia Udoh
  • Monday Udofia Udoh
  • Pioneer -Alfa Petroleum Services Ltd, Benin City, Edo State. Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 July 2019
  •  Accepted: 30 March 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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